LA Structural
Exceptional Service. Expert results. Guaranteed.
We have the skill, expertise, and reputation you can trust.
We have the skill, expertise, and reputation you can trust.
We have been securing structures throughout the Los Angeles Metro area for over three decades. All of our services meet the strictest quality standards, and we only employ licensed and skilled laborers. Safety is our highest priority. We promise to keep your properties safe and you informed every step of the way, from estimate through final inspection.
CEO of LA Structural, Dale Terndrup started in the construction trade in 1987. Dale cut his teeth as a journeyman carpenter and became a master cabinetmaker where he gained an appreciation for craftsmanship in every detail of his work.
As his skill set grew and his clientele base expanded he acquired experience in several areas of residential and commercial construction; including ground-up build projects, renovations, interior, and exterior build-outs, foundations, and concrete projects.
Recognizing an increasing demand for earthquake, structural and foundational services in Southern California, particularly with our close proximity to the San Andreas fault line, Dale focused his efforts in steel & concrete in 2010.
Offering full-service design-build engineering and construction, LA Structural specializes in foundation repair services with an emphasis on earthquake retrofitting. Dale has assembled a forward-thinking, expert staff to deliver superior products with world-class service.
At LA Structural we are committed to quality foundation services at competitive prices.
Our expertise includes foundation repair & construction, soft-story seismic retrofitting, structural upgrades, and waterproofing, and more. LA Structural provides a professional approach to every job with professionalism, exceptional results while delivering on schedule and on budget. As a future client, you can count on our dependability, drive, and our integrity. We take great pride in your satisfaction and a job well done.
Comprehensive inspections yield accurate estimates. Our Los Angeles foundation inspection professionals will thoroughly inspect your property to provide you with a reliable estimate you can plan around.
Accurate estimates yield fewer contract corrections. With our rapid turn around you’ll receive a detailed proposal quote within 48 hours. All our quotes are accurate for 60 days!
Our working contracts are fast and clear and we offer e-sign to make it even easier for our clients. Once you're ready to begin your project simply sign your contract, file for permits, and select your start date.
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.” - Dale Terndrup CEO
Our LA Structural team has completed over 70 jobs with soft story retrofit in Los Angeles. Our expert contractors have the know-how and experience you bring your property up to code and preserve your investment against earthquake damage.
Los Angeles is a hotbed of seismic activity, which makes it critical to maintaining your foundation. Protect your investment and your property by address foundation damage early. Schedule an inspection and estimate with our Los Angeles foundation repair experts.
With many hillside residences in Los Angeles, a retaining wall is vital to secure the integrity of your foundation as well as get the most out of limited construction space on your property. LA Structural specializes in hillside retaining walls.
Invest in property in Los Angeles? One of your very first steps should be an inspection for foundation and structural integrity. Avoid potentially heavy-duty hidden repair and restoration costs. LA Structural can inspect your property and deliver peace of mind.
“These guys were absolute professionals from start to finish. They know their trade at the highest level, did the job exactly as described, showed up when they said they would, and were a pleasure to deal with. Shout out to Dale, Jim K, and Angel!” - Harry F.
“Work went excellent, all of my questions and doubts were answered thoroughly and I left feeling that I made the right choice which is a huge plus for me. I hate doing business with someone that I have doubts about.” - Basement Waterproofing Customer
“I had the opportunity to work with Nic during a foundation inspection. He was on time, very thorough and detailed. When my clients had questions, he took our calls and answered everything in a professional and calm way. I was very appreciative of his work, the report, and his demeanor. I"ll definitely work with Nic again! Thank you! - Amanda S.
“This is a company with integrity. Our house was built in the ‘30s with a raised foundation. There had always been a slight slope at the front of our house. Having lived in it for more than a decade, we finally thought maybe we should have a professional take a look. We called LA Structural for inspection on our raised foundation. Nick came and took his time to crawl under the basement and did a thorough inspection.” - Wayne C.
“This is the first Yelp review I ever wrote, but felt I had to give one for this company. LA Structural completely surpassed our expectations. We required a whole new foundation for our house. They couldn't have done a better job or make the process more convenient for us. They were super transparent, friendly and helpful throughout. ”
- C.M.
“I highly recommend LA Structural to anyone in need of reliable, honest, and top-notch service. His work ethic and commitment to quality are truly exceptional.”
- G.Y.
“The whole LA Structural team is fantastic! Kind, reliable, great work, excellent service. They performed our foundation retrofit as well as an emergency rebuild of our carport due to termite damage.”
- K.K.
“Jim came out regarding some areas we were concerned about. He was wonderful and knowledgeable. Really took the time to listen and evaluate. We were thrilled that what has happened is normal settling and so grateful for his honesty and candor. Though I didn't have to hire them for work I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.”
- Jenna M.
“Great! Dale thought the work would take up to 3 days. Instead, his team came in very early one morning and worked late into the evening and finished the job in one day! Obviously, they were very prepared and have the experience to do what they do. It was clear to me that this was not their "first rodeo".”
- Foundation Repair Customer
“We have a backyard that was in desperate need of repair. Cracks and breaks, leaning garden walls. Dale and Jake's team came in and made it look amazing. Truly better than I thought it could look. I would use them again.”
- Google Review
“These guys were absolute professionals from start to finish. They know their trade at the highest level, did the job exactly as described, showed up when they said they would, and were a pleasure to deal with. Shout out to Dale, Jim K, and Angel!”
- Harry F.
“Work went excellent, all of my questions and doubts were answered thoroughly and I left feeling that I made the right choice which is a huge plus for me. I hate doing business with someone that I have doubts about.”
- Basement Waterproofing Customer
“I had the opportunity to work with Nic during a foundation inspection. He was on time, very thorough and detailed. When my clients had questions, he took our calls and answered everything in a professional and calm way. I was very appreciative of his work, the report, and his demeanor. I"ll definitely work with Nic again! Thank you!
- Amanda S.
“LA Structural is very professional and considerate to customers. Jake gave our place a very thorough inspection and provided us with very honest and good advice. He let me know how my house foundation looks and luckily there is no concern at all. I will certainly recommend them to friends in LA.”
- Brian L.
“For anything foundation repair related, Dale at LA Structural is my go-to! As a busy Real Estate Agent, these days it's challenging to meet ethical, professional, and thorough inspectors who don't make misleading claims or overbid a job for my buyers. I often have a short window of time for inspections and Dale is always accommodating. While I provide my clients with several options on various companies and inspectors, they choose Dale and his team the majority of the time.”
- Real Estate Inspection Customer
“Dale and his crew did a fantastic job--they repaired piers and earthquakes bolted the foundation cripple walls. I've been through my entire crawl space and seen the work they did--high quality and the price was the lowest bid on top of that. They really exceeded my expectations and I recommend them.”
- Yelp
“I contacted Dale at 3 pm to help assist a client at 5 pm. He was extremely responsive and was able to fit my client into his schedule and provide a thorough inspection. Throughout the process, he explained to me and my clients what he saw, the impact on the home, the possible solutions, and costs. With this real-time feedback, my clients felt that Dale was truly experienced and knowledgeable, and was forthcoming in his analysis and truly wanted to ensure the prospective buyers had all the information available at that time to make a critical decision.”
- Real Estate Inspection Customer
“This is a company with integrity. Our house was built in the ‘30s with a raised foundation. There had always been a slight slope at the front of our house. Having lived in it for more than a decade, we finally thought maybe we should have a professional take a look. We called LA Structural for inspection on our raised foundation. Nick came and took his time to crawl under the basement and did a thorough inspection.”
- Wayne C.
“He could have told us there was a problem, and I would be none the wiser. Instead, he explained the layout of our foundation, and that the slope is due to normal settling over time, and that no repair is really needed. Instead of selling an expensive repair, Nick essentially provided a free inspection. Now that's a company you can trust!”
- Wayne C.
“I had an issue with my backyard not draining properly due to the developers of the complex, I have an almost fully concrete backyard with no drain or no slope. Jake met with me at my house and explained a few solutions that he would like to explore. Within a week I spoke with Jake about the proper drainage solution it would take to solve my issue.”
- Jim P.
“Knowing that it would be a costly solution Jake did offer me other possible solutions, which included removing the concrete in the backyard, possibly importing new dirt if my existing soil doesn't absorb water fast enough, making the backyard lower, and adding grass, all of these solutions he proposed were outside of what LA Structural does but he wanted to make sure I had multiple ideas to explore so I can have a solution, even if it wasn't through LA Structural. Overall their customer service was great!”
- Jim P.
“I have worked with contractors on home construction and repair for over 40 years, and LA Structural is the best company I ever worked with. This was a huge job, waterproofing three walls of the house. It took two months. LA Structural got the job done in a reasonable time and did beautiful work. The construction crew was extremely careful and cleaned up well every day and at the end of the job. Every single person was honest, caring, and easy to work with. Dale Terndrup and Branden Seabert explained what was needed. Dale has been in the business for decades, and Branden is a structural engineer.”
- Susan H.
4.8/5 On Yelp!
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